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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,288.62, 888,418.17 and 277,098.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,288.62, 888,418.17 and 277,098.18 is: 415,640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,288.62 : 888,418.17 = 277,098.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,288.62/888,418.17 = 277,098.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,288.62x = 888,418.17 × 277,098.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,288.62x = 246,179,057,985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,179,057,985.93/592,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,640.36

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